Viera Dance Conservatory, LLC
Policies

Studio Policies & General Information

TARDINESS: Promptness is essential due to the importance of a complete warm-up. It will then be up to the teacher’s discretion if there is an adequate amount of warm-up left for the student to participate in class.  Dance Etiquette: When entering into a class tardy, the student should ask permission to participate. 

ABSENCE: Please call the studio if your child will be absent from class. Your instructor will give you optional classes for a make-up class.   Dance Etiquette: Technique is a progression that builds from class to class. Excessive absences will inhibit a dancer’s growth. 
 
NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL: You are responsible for payment of all classes your student (s) is/are enrolled in until a withdrawal is filled out, submitted and signed by the director.  Missed lessons cannot be used in place of payment; no adjustments or credit will be given for missed classes.


FAMILY DISCOUNTS:

A 10% discount will be applied to a second   immediate family member’s class. Lowest class amount will receive the discount. 

A Family with three (3) or more immediate family members taking classes will receive 10% off the total tuition amount. 
 

SIBLINGS: VDC is not responsible for siblings in the waiting room areas.   Please make sure that all siblings are well supervised and are not disruptive to the learning environment.  
NO PETS ALLOWED IN THE STUDIO  

STUDIO AWARDS:

  •  3,5,10 Year Awards: A trophy will be given to students who have danced at Viera Dance Conservatory for 3, 5 or 10 years.
  •  Each student will receive a Recital Participation Trophy.
 VIEWING WINDOWS: We do have viewing windows in the classrooms; however we ask that parents use these wisely so as not to disturb the classes.  Please follow the posted viewing window etiquette. 
 
GENERAL INFORMATION:
  •  Viera Dance Conservatory is not responsible for lost or stolen items. 
  •   Parent observation will be allowed throughout the year via our two way viewing windows.
  •   Children/Siblings must be supervised by their parent/guardian at all times.

 STUDIO HOLIDAY CLOSING DATES:

  • Labor Day: September 6, 2010
  • Thanksgiving: Wednesday, November 24Sunday, November 28, 2010
  • Christmas: Monday, December 20Sunday, January 2, 2011
  • Spring Break: Monday, March 28th – Sunday, April 3, 2011 
  • Good Friday: Friday, April 22, 2011
**Please note that the studio will remain OPEN for ALL other one-day holidays, i.e. Columbus Day.   
APPEARANCE: Viera Dance Conservatory maintains a specific Dress Code (see Dress Code Chart). Dance Etiquette: Uniformity is important to the discipline and development of a dancer. Absolutely NO T-shirts, shorts, sweatpants or sweatshirts are to be worn in class except Hip-Hop.  Hiding behind over-sized clothing inhibits the teacher’s ability to correct body placement. 

Viera Dance Conservatory offers, at competitive prices, all appropriate dance attire as a courtesy.  However, you are under no obligation to purchase your dance attire at Viera Dance Conservatory.
  Student’s hair must be securely fastened away from the neck and face. Dance Etiquette: Hair in Bun is required.

 Jewelry should not be worn to class. Dance Etiquette: Jewelry becomes a distraction to younger children and hazardous to older children due to more intricate dancing.  Students must refrain from chewing gum; it is a choking hazard.

ANTIBULLYING/HARRASMENTAt the Viera Dance Conservatory, we strive to maintain a positive learning environment that is free from all forms of harassment, bullying and intimidation and is also free from inappropriate behavior that may be offensive to others.  We have a zero tolerance anti-harassment policy and we will not tolerate any form of harassment, bullying or intimidation that creates a hostile or offensive environment at the studio.  This policy applies to faculty, students, parents and visitors to the studio.  Any student asked to leave the studio due to the bullying and/or harassment will forfeit any paid tuition and is liable for any outstanding accounts.
VISITORSVisitors are always welcome at the studio.  However, the Viera Dance Conservatory strives to maintain a positive learning institution in which we ask that visitors to refrain from loitering and will be asked to leave premises.
INJURIES/ILLNESSESIf there are any injuries or illnesses that require the students to have to take some time off from dancing, the parent must provide VDC with a doctor’s note before the student can return to class.
TEMPORARY DROP-OUTSWe are responsible to give continued training to the students who attend class.  We cannot old back the entire class for a student who drops out temporarily.  There is a $25.00 renewal registration fee and the student will be placed in the appropriate class.  If the student would like to return to the original class ( providing there is still room in the class) private lessons may be needed.  
 Dress Code: VDC follows a strict dress code.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM    
ClassLeotardSkirtTightsShoes
Creative Dance PinkNO ATTACHED SKIRTSPink TransitionalPink Ballet Shoes
Ballet/Tap/Acro I Light BlueNO ATTACHED SKIRTSPink TransitionalPink Ballet ShoesBLOCH Mary Jane Tan TAP-ON
Ballet/Tap/Acro II ABT Capezio#1480c #1481cColor: PinkABT Capezio #1483cColor: PinkPink TransitionalPink Ballet ShoesBLOCH Mary Jane Tan TAP-ON
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE/TEENRECREATIONAL PROGRAM    
ClassLeotardSkirtTightsShoes
Junior IBallet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Acro, Musical TheaterABT Capezio#1480c #1481cColor: PinkABT Capezio #1483cColor: PinkPink TransitionalSee Shoe Requirements
Junior IIBallet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Acro, Musical TheaterABT Capezio#1480c #1481cColor: MintABT Capezio #1483cColor: MintPink TransitionalSee Shoe Requirements
Int I/IIBallet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Acro, Musical TheaterABT CapezioChild: #1480c  #1481cAdult: #Color: LavenderNonePink TransitionalSee Shoe Requirements
TeenBlack LeotardNonePink TransitionalSee Shoe Requirements
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATEPre Professional PROGRAM    
ClassLeotardSkirtTightsShoes
Junior I  Ballet (On Ballet days wear ballet uniform)Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Acro, Musical TheaterABT Capezio#1480c #1481cColor: PinkBloch Performance Essentials Bra Top #CZ2070 color: BlackBottom # CR2704 color: BlackABT Capezio #1483cColor: PinkPink TransitionalSee Shoe Requirements
Junior IIBallet, (On Ballet days wear ballet uniform)Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Acro, Musical TheaterABT Capezio#1480c #1481cColor: MintBloch Performance Essentials Bra Top #CZ2070 color: BlackBottom # CR2704 color: BlackABT Capezio #1483cColor: MintPink TransitionalSee Shoe Requirements
Int I/IIBallet, (On Ballet days wear ballet uniform)Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Acro, Musical TheaterABT CapezioChild: #1480c  #1481cAdult: #Color: LavenderBloch Performance Essentials Bra Top #CZ2070 color: BlackBottom # CR2704 color: BlackNonePink TransitionalSee Shoe Requirements
Pre Professional    
ClassLeotardSkirtTightsShoes
Senior IBalletABT CapezioChild: #1480c  #1481cMirellaAdult: # M207LColor: Child Forget Me NotColor: Light BlueCapezio#1471cColor: Forget-Me NotPink TransitionalSee Shoe Requirements
Senior IIPre ProBallet ABT Capezio#1468 #1469x #1470Color: Dark RoseABT Capezio#1471Color: Dark RosePink TransitionalSee Shoe Requirements
Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Musical Theater and Acro Black two piece   
HIP HOP    
All Hip Hop ClassesStreet Clothes – No Jeans or skirtsnonenoneCapezio Unisex Canvas Dance SneakerColor: BlackChild #DS03cAdult# DS05 
 SHOE REQUIREMENTS    
Ballet   Leather Split Sole
Lyrical none Dance Paws #DP1
Junior I, Junior II, Int I, Int II Tap none BLOCH Tap-On Color: TanChild #S0302GAdult #S0302L
Senior I, Senior IIPre Pro Tap None Capezio Unisex Flexmaster#CG16
Jazz  None Bloch  #S0495L Adult            #S0495G ChildColor: Black
Musical Theater NonePink TransitionalCapezio  Jr Footlight Character  1 ¼ “  #550x #550 Color: Caramel